About Shakespear

Shakespear N. Feyissa is a Seattle-based attorney specializing in criminal law, with additional expertise in business, employment, and immigration law. He was admitted to the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) on June 19, 2003. His practice, the Law Offices of Shakespear N — Feyissa, is located at 720 Seneca St, Suite 107, Seattle, WA 98101-3265. In July 2025, the Washington Supreme Court issued an interim suspension against Mr.

Feyissa, effective July 7, 2025, pending the outcome of disciplinary proceedings. As a result, he is currently suspended from practicing law in Washington State. Prior to his suspension, Mr. Feyissa's practice focused on civil rights, criminal defense, employment, and personal injury cases. He is fluent in Amharic and Oromo.

As a result, the attorney can serve clients. Mr. Feyissa earned his Juris Doctor from Seattle University in 2000. Following his graduation, he worked as a legal intern at the Washington State Attorney General's Office from 2000 to 2001. In 2014 and 2013, he received Pro Bono Recognition from the Washington State Bar Association for his volunteer legal services.

For more information or to contact Mr. Feyissa, visit his firm's website at www.shakespearlaw.com or call (206) 292-1246.

Education

Seattle University

J.D.

2000

Languages

Amharic (Spoken, Written) English (Spoken, Written) Oromo (Spoken, Written)

Accepted Jurisdictions

Washington

Court Admissions

Washington Supreme Court State Supreme Court

Types of Cases Handled

Criminal Law Business Law Employment Law Immigration Law

Legal Services Scope

Interim Suspension

Office Locations

Main Office

 1001 4th Avenue Safeco Plaza, Ste. 3200 Seattle WA 98154